"Thus, for example, Erdogan refrained from expressing his views about the latest Israeli attacks on Gaza. Even the government's plan to fast-track thousands of housing units in the territories as a punishment for the Palestinians' UNESCO bid, went by without comment.
One could claim that in the wake of Israel's donation of temporary housing after the earthquake that hit Turkey last month, Erdogan is merely refraining from biting the hand that feeds.
But turkey's readiness to accept David Meidan, the mediator in the Shalit swap, who has been appointed to thaw relations with Ankara, is a sign of good will. To this can be added the fact that Turkey did not accompany the latest flotilla that made a run at Gaza." (thanks Laleh)
One could claim that in the wake of Israel's donation of temporary housing after the earthquake that hit Turkey last month, Erdogan is merely refraining from biting the hand that feeds.
But turkey's readiness to accept David Meidan, the mediator in the Shalit swap, who has been appointed to thaw relations with Ankara, is a sign of good will. To this can be added the fact that Turkey did not accompany the latest flotilla that made a run at Gaza." (thanks Laleh)
